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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
PLAGUE STRICKEN TAMPA.
yellow Jack Causes Stampede of the
Citizens to Escape from that Dreaded
Disease.
NEW YORK, Oct. s

New YORK, Oct. s.
Herald dispatch from Key West. Fla,
says that long before the disease at Tampa
was officially pronounced to be yellow fever,
hurried exodus occurred, the city now be-
ing virtually deserted. Every train leaving
was loaded with human freight, white and
black, while carriages, wagons, boats and
every means of conveyance were brought
into requisition, transporting passengers to
adjoining towns. while many are camping out
in the woods.
Stores, hotels, in fact, all places of bust
ness, are closed. the proprietors having fled.
The pane is so great that in many instances
thousands of dollars worth of property was
left unprotected, ana special police had to be
sworn in to prevent depredstions.
The disease is the typical yellow jack of
the most virulent character, the worst feature
being that no effort was made to prevent its
spread. Mattresses and bedding covered
with black vomit, were exposed on the thor
oughfsres.
WASHINGTON, Oct. s.
The surgeon general on Saturday morning
received the following telegrams
TAMPA, Fla Oct. Z.
Four deaths from yellow fever and about
twenty cases. Few of these have passed the
fever stage of seventy-two hours Many
people have fed. 1t may be necessary to
establish camp of refuge in the country.
DIR. Hamilton ordered tents TO be sent to
Sanford, Fla, for the use of refugees. The
surgeon general has sent a dispatch to the
superintendent of the Plant line of steamers
and Savannah and Florida railroad, stating
that in his judgment the sleeping cars should
not be allowed to go beyond Palatks until
the Tampa epidemic is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Lord Mayor sullivan Talks.

DUBLIN, Oct. s.
Lord Mayor Sullivan in his paper conlin-
ues to publish reports of proceedings of the
suppressed branches of the league The
Nation mentions an indication of support
on which it can defy the liberty of the
press, that several influential English and
Scotch newspapers have offered the use of
their premises. machinery and staff, if the
government closes the Nations Office in Dub
lin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
To Visit Europe.
HANOVER, n. III

HANOVER, n. H., Oct. 8.
Prof. VIM. T. Smith, of Dartmouth Medi-
cal College, and family, accompanied by his
sister, Miss Sarah l.. Smith, will sail from
New York for Europe about Dec. 1st, ex.
pecting to be absent seven or eight months.
The greater part Of the time will be passed
in Vienna. where the doctor Wilt a course
of study.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Killed by the Hand of an Assassin.

HUNTERS PoINT, L. l., Oct. 8.
Mrs. Charles Schaeffer of Breslau, while
walking across George Gseblin's garden yes
terday, was shot and instantly killed by Gaeb'
lin, who was lying in wait for the purpose.
He Immediately buried her body in grave
prepared The husband of Mrs. Schseffer
came the same way later and was also shot by
Gaeblin and only slightly wounded. Gaeblin
was arrested after Mrs. Schaeffer's body was
The cause of the crime was be
cause Schseffer used path through Gaeb-
Inns property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
FOREIGN NOTES.
The Poor of London.

LONDON. Oct s.
Two hundred of the poor and homeless un.
employed persons who sleep at night in
Trafalgar Square, on Saturday para1ed in 3
body through the principal streets al the
West End. They carried black banner
bearing in white letters the inscription, I'VE
will have work or bread" A large force of
police mounted and on foot, accompanied the
procession, which eventually returned to
Trafalgar Square, and the meeting adopted a
resolution to continue to parade daily until
relief is obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Their Plans Fooled.

Sioux CITY, Ia, Oct. s.
An attempt was made last night, to wreck
the Yankton pssseu ger train on the Mllwau-
kee and ST. Paul road on curved mile this
side of Ella Point, by fastening an osk tie on
the track The engineer discovered the OBJ
structon too late to stop but fortunately the
train was not derailed A large number OF
excursionists were crowded into the coaches
and had the designs of the villsins been ac-
complished the loss of life would have been
frightfu. sherif's posse is after the per-
petrators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Arrested for Violating the Lottery Law.

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.
VIM. T. Crossdale, managing the snti-pov-
erty fair at Madison Square Garden, wa. ar
rested last night charged with violating the
lottery law by selling chances for portrait
of DR.. McGlynn. The Henry George people
are very indignant and point out that hun
dreds of such rafes are held every year by
church fairs, ETC., without interference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Suppressed Branches OF the National
League Hold n eetings.

DUBLIN, Oct. 9.
Several suppressed branches of the Ma
tionsi League IN county Cork held meetings
today without the knowledge of police At
MacCrom there were constables present, but
they did not interfere. Several secret meet
lngs were held in Mitchellstown district. At
Ballygiblin meetings were held in open de.
fance to the law FIR. Sexton, in a speech,
dehed the government to intimidate the peo-
pie in honest and open combination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Found Not Guilty.

PORTLAND, Oct. 8.
In the L. S. circuit conrt at Portland Sat-
urday morning, the jurv returned verdict
of not guilty, without leaving their seats, in
the case of Stephen D. Greenleaf of Starks,
on an indictment charging him with exacting
excessive pension fees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Lowering the Records.

New YORK, Oct. s.
On the Psstime club today. W. J. NJ.
Barry broke the record in throwing the II ID.
hammar throwing l22 feet. The best previ-
Gus record was made by Frank Lsnbrecht,
distance ll5 feet, II inches. Barry also
broke the record 95 feet, 2 inches for one
hand throw, covering ia feet, throwing
Irish style with one turn. He covered l39
feet, ii inches, beating the record nearly 20
feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
A Body Found Hanging i'm Tree.
GREENvILLE, Oct. 8

NhhENF II9f9Ef wv u
The body of Benjsmin Bunker, who dissp-
pesred from his home in Wiliimsntic about
three weeks ago, was found today hanging
from tree three miles east of Ship pond.
Coroner Poole of Dover held an inquest this
afternoon and found that the deceased had
been suffering from mental troubles short
time previous to his disappearance, which
resulted in suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
The Sultan Not Dead.

LONDON, Oct. s.
The Sultan is not dead, notwithstanding
that the dispatch from Tangier on Friday
reported hi, death and the accession of his
son to the throne. A dispatch received on
Saturday from Tangier says it is officially an
nounced that the Sultan is not only alive,
but that his condition is better than it has
been for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
A Shrewd Thief.

NEW ORK, oct 3.
Jos. Gustavus AaolpIus Kidd, negro,
employed by Wheeler, Parsons & Hayes,
jewellers, 2 Maiden Lane, was arrested this
forenoon for systematically robbing his EN-.
plovers. He has accumulated $4,000 by
theving and admits to have been robbing the
firm since 1882. His method was to slip the
valuables from the trays. which he was NOV
ing about in the store, to his pocket and melt
the gold and sell it in lump.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Another Bookkeeper Disappeared.

NEW YORK, Oct. s.
George W. Dermaine, chief book-keeper of
the Bank of New York, has been missing
since last SATURDAY.. His accounts have been
found correct, and he is not known to have
had any business or family trouble. He is
married and has several children, and lives
at Flushing. He has been with the bank six
teen wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
The Best External Remedy.
HALEY's MARION Co. ALABAMA,

HALEYs MARION Co., ALABAMA,
Dec. 22, 1885.
Allcock's Porous Plasters are most inval-
liable household remedy. They do all thst 10
claimed for them. | sell many hundreds
every year, and every day l hear of their
curing coughs and colds, diseases of the spine
and liver; in fact, there is no dis
ease that can be reached by an external ap-
plication that they do not cure.
s. J. TIDwELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
A Negro N ordered.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Oct. 9.
The body of Charles +. Warner, colored,
aged 20, was found under an apple tree near
the railroad at Branford depot this morning,
with his skull fractured. 1t 10 evident that
he was murdered by blow on the head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Accident at League Mass Meeting.

DUBLIN, Oct. s.
At league mass meeting at Longford to-
day the platform collapsed and government
reporter was injured. T. NJ. Healey men,
Der of Parliament, chaffed the reporter on
his first trial of the plank bed. Healey said
there would soon be no landlords left in Ire
land. He would deal with landlords in se-
cuIing their rights as he would in driving
rats from a haystack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Fire at Chesterville.


FARMINGToN, Oct. 8.
News has been received here of the burning
of the house, barn, ell and shop on the farm
owned by Nathaniel Whittier, ChesterSiiie'
together with thirty tons of hay and most OF
the contents of the house. Loss about $1,000,
insured for $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
George Gould speaks ON the Transfer of
the Baltimore Il Ohio.
NEW YORK. Oct. s

NEW YORK, Oct. :.
george Gould was seen, on Saturday,
about story printed in the morning paper
to the effect that Robert Garrett had refuted
the statement msde by the Western Union
ofhcis.s that the Baltimore and Ohio had
been purchased. Gould said he did not be.
lieve that Garrett was correctly reported.
Although the collateral had not been turned
over the agreement had been signed and is in
our possession, There is no Baltimore &
OHIO telegraph now, as their wires are q
part Of our system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Nine Indictments Found.
MACHIAs, Oct. s.

MACHIAs, Oct. s.
The grand jury in the court in Washington
county, reported Friday night. nine indict-
ments; two against James Leighton of Per-
ry' charged with cutting away the bridge; one
against James Ireland of Cooper, for assault
with loaded gun with intent to kill; one
against Henry Mclaughlin of Calais for
adultery; FIVE, probably. against liquor SELL
ers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
seizures at the Arctic.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct s.
The Revenue Cutter Richard Rush arrived
today from the Arctic and reports that during
the season she seized IL sealing schooners
with total of nearly 1000 skins. The Rus
sian authorities seized three sealers on the
Siberian coast. One was an American, one
British and the third the nationality was un-
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Want Their Half Holiday.

New YORK, Oct. 5.
Over two thousand brass workers of this
city and Brooklyn are locked out on Satur-
day, because they would not relinquish the
Saturday half holiday. The locked out men
are Knights of Labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
A Poor Outlook for Fishermen.

RoCKLAND, Oct. 8.
Vessels are arriving from Wood Island,
report the herring fisheries a failure, POO
vessels getting out 800 barrels of fish. Few
herring have been caught along the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
street Railroad Run by Electricity.

ST. CATHERINE, Ont, Oct 8.
The st. GATHERINGS street railroad opened
six miles of road between this city and Thor
dold, Friday. 1t is run by electricity and
prsves a success in every particular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
To Eliminate the Rough Features.

NEW YORK, Oct. 8.
The Intercollegiate Foot Ball Association
met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening
and took important action toward eliminating
from the game the rough features that have
marred il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

The above games are the last which will be
played in connection with the National League
this season.
The Detroits win the pennant and the Phil
adelphias take second place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Explosion in a Coal Mine.

DIxoNvILLE, Kr., Oct. 9.
An explosion in Roanoke mine, caused by
the accumulation of bituminous coal dust,
last evening, killed one man, fatally hurt
three and seriously injured twelve others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
sympathy for the Chicago Anarchists.

LONDON, Oct. Q.
London radical clubs are making arrange
ments to hold general meeting to urge an
other trial for the Chicago anarchists and to
consider the sdvisabiity of sending delega-
tion to America to speak in behalf of the
condemned men. Several radical clubs to-
day adopted resolutions condemnng the sem
tences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
BASE BALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At napolis-Indisnspo IL, Detroit
At Washngton-Washin ., Boston
4.
At New York-Philadelphia 6, New York
3.
At Pittsburg-Pittsburg 7, Chicago 7.
The following is the standing of the Ma
tional League:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Row Among Chinese Soldiers.

LONDON, Oct. s.
Intelligence has been received that an
emeute has occurred among the Chinese SOL
diers stationed in Dublaschan on the Russo
Chinese frontier. Several officers were MUIR
dered. quantity of ammunition and sum
OF money belonging to the government were
seized by the mutineers. The commander
in-chef OF the troops was panic stricken and
fed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
BY TELEGRAPH,
a RATHER REPORT.

'"''ca'ions Tor the Next - i4sast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Fire in Deering.

PORTLAND, Oct. 9.
The dwelling and stable of Millard Sawyer
of Deering burned today; cause defective
chimney loss $1,000; insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
MOrtuary.
MONTREAL, {

MONTREAL, Oct. Q.
W. c. Baynes, Secretary of the Royal In.
stitution for the advancement of learning,
and registrar of McGiil University, died to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Peace for Italy.

ROME, Oct. s.
Signor Crisp, the Italian prime minister,
was met at the station by the minister of ma
rine, and his first words to the latter were, 81
bring peace"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10


Wa Department,
Ofnce Of the Chief Signal Of3cer
washington. D. c., Oct l0-i 4. ~.
For Maine Cooler; rain; light t, fresh
soath-"esterly winds, veering to north
westerly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-16
SHOREHAM,

Miss Ella Catln has gone to New York
to be absent for few days.
Scarlet fever seems TO be quite preya-
lent. Several cases are reported in the
east part of the town.
The Cook Brothers at Rchville have
hired Simon Peltier to run their sawmill
again this winter. Mr.. Petier is an eX-
perienced sawyer and a first-class me-
chanic.
Some very comfortable as well as orna-
mental chairs for the choir of the Con-
gregational church arrived last week.
They were purchased by the Ladies Be
nevolent society.
A committee of five has been appointed
to see about having IA Christmas enter
tainment for the children of the Congre-
gational Sabbath-schOol. This commit
tee are to meet this week Tuesday even
ing at Mr.. F. Burgess.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-16
BRISTOL.

Frank Miner is insane and not expect
ed to live long.
Dea. Averill has slated his residence on
Mountain street.
\ young child of Peter Larose is very
i'll with lung fever.
The fall term of the graded school
closes this week Friday.
Il. ID. Stewart and G. f. Smith started
for the Pacific coast last Tuesday.
Carpenters have begun work on Z. W.
Shattuck's house on Mountain street.
Mrs. Celina Gauthier goes to Richmond
this week to live with her son. Joseph.
James r. Tucker died suddenly last
Thursday. He was buried from the NJ.
Z. church Sunday.
Charley Hanchett drew the cash prize
of so at Prof. Taylor's entertainment
last Saturday night
corporal" Tanner will tell us what he
knows about Mormonism, at Holly hall.
next Saturday night.
James Whitney received "A telegram
Monday informing him that his son,
Charles, was dead at North Adams. Mass.
The funeral and burial will be at White
River Junction.
f. c. Taylor, the illusionist, gave two
tirst-class entertainments here last Fri
day and Saturday evenings. The attend
ance was small, owing to the bad wealth.
er and lack of advertising
Five government headstones were
placed in the village cemetery this week
for the following deceased soldiers
Charles Bowers, Co. b. 9Th VT: Noah
Thompson. Co. b. 9Th VT; Edwin Vra
denburgh. Co. A. 9th Vt; Abraham But
Ter, Co. q. 9TH VT; Lewis Hartman, Co.
ii. 3Sth n. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-16
State )1eps.

II. W. Darlington of Westford has
manufactured 1900 cheese boxes this
season.
A board of trade is to be organized at
Fair Haven with probably 100 members
at the start.
Mr.. Hamilton Ormsbee has left the
Rutland Telegram and returned to the
New York Times.
Dominick Corcoran of Rutland lost
three members of his family within a
week from diphtheria.
Nearly all of the additional $4,000 of
capital stock of the Rutland Electric
Light company has been subscribed for.
Rufus Chandler, son of Frank Chan
dler. was drowned in Silver Lake. Bran
don, last week, by breaking through the
ice.
Rev. j. 4. Smart has resigned the pas
torate of the Baptist church in Manches-
ter, and has accepted that at West
Pawlet.
The native Vermonters in Denver have
organized a society under the title of
"The Colorado Sons of Vermont"
The Moulton Brothers of West Ran
dolph will soon add 100 head of Jersey
cattle to their dairy. They now make
200O pounds of butter day.
The voters of Rutland have appointed
a committee to investigate the dongs OF
past boards of trustees and see how the
village came to be so much in debt.
Rev. A. ). Gilbert of Hinesburgh has
accepted call to become pastor of the
Baptist church in North Bennington as
successor to Rev. G. Shepherd, and has
commenced work there.
Michael Baisley, a laborer, fell into al
elevator shaft, distance of Is feet, in
the paper mill at Bellows Falls, Monday
morning, and striking on his head was
seriously if not fatally injured.
Clinton Tobias of Grand Isle recently
found a large copper coat button, plowed
up by his father, on which were the let
tiers Sc. W." in the centre, and arounC
the edge "Long Live the President
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-16

Rufus Chandler, a lad of II years, and
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chandler, was
drowned at Silver Lake on the forenoon
of December 5. Rufus death is sad, not
only for the family to which he belonged
but also for those who had ever gained
his acquaintance. He had no enemies.
He was universally loved by his COM
panions. The summer guests at Mr..
Chambers beautiful resort will read the
account of the death of this kind, gentle.
obedient. Christian boy with the deepest
sorrow. Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler have
the heartfelt sympathy of all our towns
people and the large circle of friends
which they have in many places. y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-16
BRIDPoRT.

in town.
Byron lockwood has bought the farm
owned by Darwin Thompson and will
take possession in the spring.
Miss II. +. Goodwin entertained the
Ladies' society on Thursday afternoon.
There was sociable in the evening.
At the annual meeting of the Ladies'
Sewing society the following officers
were elecled: Mrs. J. +. Fletcher. pres
ident; Mrs. F. G.. Converse. vice-presi-
dent; Miss NJ. Miner, secretary and treas
urpr.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-16
General 11eps.
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON.

Bills were introduced in the Senate
Monday for public public buildings cal
ling for an aggregate of s7,645.000.
one of the schemes to annoy Mr.. Ran
dali and curtail his power is to change
the House rules so as to cripple the COM
mittee on appropriations. of which Ran
dali is the chairman.
senator Chandler has introduced bill
providing for the appointment of super
visors of Congressional elections in
Southern States. with the view of giving
colored men a fair ballot.
Mrs. Cleveland. through her husbands
secretary. has returned to the giver
beautiful ieweled casket, stating that she
does not wish to accept gifts except from
personal friends.
1t is intimated that the Democrats in
Congress do not propose to follow out
strictly the Presidents recommendations
in his message. 1t is believed that the
tax on tobacco is doomed.
The Fishery commission has adjourned
to January without accomplishing any
thing. 1t is understood that the obst-
macy of the Canadian representative, Sir
Charles Upper. is the cause of Il failure
to agree upon some recommendation.
The Republican national committee met
in Washington Thursday and listened to
arguments in favor of various cities as
the place for holding the next national
convention. Ballots were taken and
Chicago was selected as the place. The
convention will meet June 10.
The estimates submitted to Congress
by the secretary of the treasury call for
S326, 530,793 to run the government for
the next fiscal year, which is sl.3+4,999
more than the estimates of last year,
and SIG. 500, 406 more than was actually
appropriated for this year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-16
OUT OF THE OLDINTO THENEV. I'll
NOTICE.

To whom II may concern: This is give no
tice that my wife Salome Morgan has left my
bed and board without any Just provocation,
and will pay no debts of her contracting al
ter this date. JULIUS MORGAN.
Middlebury, VT, Dec. I, 1887. 49w3